pull — to use force to move something toward you or in the direction that your hands are moving

a determined child grips a thick rope tightly with both hands and leans backward. She uses her whole body weight to move the rope toward her team's side. The rope stretches taut as opposing force resists from the other end. Her teammates behind her also pull in the same direction, creating a chain of pulling motion. Other children on the opposite side pull back, showing the competitive struggle. The grass beneath their feet shows scuff marks from their effort. using force to move something toward you or in the direction that your hands are moving